How to paint CLOUDS for beautiful landscapes [Forgotten Road: Part 2]

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@n.l.legault458]

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[@justinefrost2433]

My dad was a wildlife artist in South Africa. He passed away recently. All I ever wanted to do was do oil painting together - his love for oils rubbed off on me. Watching your videos helps me learn about oils which I always wanted to from him originally. Your lessons mean a lot to me.

[@Aveka2812]

I love your painting. Thank you very much.

[@joycemorrell1293]

I love watching your videos. They inspire me and keep me painting your paintings are always very impressively beautiful and poetic . . I have an odd tendancy to see animals and faces in my trees and clouds and I always notice them. You have a tree on the right hand side of some paintings that has the shape of a crouching dog with open mouth. Just thought I would. mention this just in case you would like to know. These shapes can be distracting to some people. But then many people never see them at all. Eliminating his eye would make him vanish, My painted trees are very likely to have animals or faces, i always look for them and they pop out at me. It is usually easy to fix. .i have a rocky island I love to paint that, unfortunately looks exactly like a frog when you think frog. Once you see it you cannot unsee it. The solition , remove his eye.

[@BobZanon]

I'm learning the block in style with my painting, looking forward to the tutorials, bob

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I hope you find the tutorials helpful!

[@Tammy-zr9zw]

Oh my word! Your clouds are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your techniques. I’m looking forward to watching ALL your videos!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome! Thank you 🙏

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Hello, I have only just discovered you, wow, I am blown away by your 'Forgotten Road no 1 underpainting, acrylic pen teqniqe and rubbing off highlights. I adore the sepia painting as it is, very much too, like an old photo. Your clouds are more impressive and magnificent than real one, so fluffy and round with so many shadow colours, and formations in the distance flowing into nearer clouds. I cannot believe you haven't thousands and thousands of subscribers and viewers, they are missing the most amazing master classes. Thank you so much for your generosity for sharing invaluable master lessons. Your cat is adorable. I am off to watch no 3 and all your magnificent videos. 😗🤗

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you so much Laura! I've just really started paying attention to KZbin this year. (My big following is over on Instagram). More to come here on KZbin, though!

[@daryllykins7819]

Layne, I just recently found your awesome channel. Your way of teaching is exactly my speed. I am now spending time catching up on all your videos. Love your detail and realism. Great inspiration. Thank you

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

That's awesome!

[@fyptraveler]

that was what i need! thank you sir!

[@PeterMaldwyn-tr8rd]

That was great. Thanks, Layne. I was surprised you didn't show the initial blocking in of the clouds (considering the title of the video) but I think I can work out what you did (apart from the lighter tones at the horizon). I wonder how this would be done in watercolour.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks Peter. I think my videographer (aka wife) was gone at the time I was painting that part. :) You can see cloud block-in in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIO3kqSXoLWXmpo

[@bodawei425]

Fantastic. Perfect tutorial for my next painting in Tuscany! Very inspiring and didactic. Many thanks

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

That's awesome!

[@zenboomboxfender5191]

I have to say, at the moment when you started painting, I really appreciate the small detail of starting out in real time, and only after will you speed up the footage. Personally, it helped me ease into the timelapse.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Awesome!

[@YanYanYamYam]

I've always wanted to get into painting but learning how to so it is so overwhelming. I came across this video and not only did it teach me how to create beautiful clouds for potential pieces, but it also gave me the motivation to get started on learning to paint in a relaxed manner :) I will be coming back to your videos as I really enjoy them and I have already learned more than I expected

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much! And thanks for watching 👍

[@tissy327]

Beautiful clouds and a very lovely Muse!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@gugu5285]

the hue variety within the clouds is what gets me, its beautiful, smart and efficient considering the primer/rust wash

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@cowpunk118]

Newt approves. He has the loudest purrrrrrrr!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Doesn't he?! LOL

[@amycagle2293]

I recently found your channel. You are an amazing artist. I can't wait to watch all of your videos! Your teaching style is excellent. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me! Looking forward to taking some of your classes I saw on your website!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@gaypautz128]

Hi, Thank you for your great detail in teaching how you create your beautiful paintings. I am currently working on a large acrylic painting, but I also use the ws oils which I want to use next. I want to try an underlayer on my next painting, so this is great to watch and learn.

[@margaretbutters6181]

loved it thankyou

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Gathering inspiration. Nice work.

[@jselliot7958]

Thank you. Your clouds look wonderful.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@l1u1c1k]

I love your study of the clouds

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@janesoncanvas8337]

Sure did enjoy this. And you’re a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@yasushimatsuoka189]

Been following your amazing artwork on Instagram and am so happy to have found your youtube channel. Thank you for making these videos!!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@sherilegacy8870]

Oh also meant to say hello!! I am a brand new subscriber! The video that caught my attention was The Magic of an under painting and now I’m moving onto your other videos! 😊

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

👋 Awesome! Thank you!

[@L.U.AURIEL]

I love your Muse. ❤ 🐈 You are a true painting maestro. Fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing your art. 🎨🖼 I too am a realistic landscape painter my medium is chalk pastel, but have not painted anything for a few years. I have gotten out the rental life and got my own place - busy settling up my studio now, to get back into it, after all this time. Again thanks so much, I love your work.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

That's awesome!

[@LoriAnneHarris]

My respect for you grew even more when you said if you’re gonna paint clouds, you have to use a Filbert

[@duygukaragol8091]

What would be the diluters for burnt umber or sienna?

[@toysbyus1]

Layne: What an incredible artist. I paint in acrylic BUT am trying oils. I'm a retired toy designer, still trying to paint clouds that look "loose" and realistic....like yours. My paintings are usually of military aircraft and my attempts at clouds always fail.........I HAVE to watch your videos now for inspiration. Pity the artist who cannot "loosen up" like me. Clouds are NOT hard edged. I have to repeat this to myself.

[@toysbyus1]

Can you please consider posting the beginning steps like the brownish underpainting? Just curious what your technique is.... Thanks, Layne!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks so much!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

No problem! You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iTpo1jdr5rrKc I also have a playlist with a few other underpaintings that you might enjoy: kzbin.info/aero/PLYi0xqR3jTP6NA9tCHezaKP7__6UVt6wc

[@lazarolucero4558]

Muchas gracias maestro ...

[@sagarikayapa233]

Beautiful clouds and cute cat

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@KarenMcCloskey-t9v]

Awesome video- thank you! 🙌🙌

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're welcome!

[@kariskogstadlita8085]

Thank you so much ,it is very interesting .💝😻

[@CupCakesCreations]

So beautiful Layne! Is this painting included in one of your lessons?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! No, not this particular painting. But you can see which paintings are included on this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLYi0xqR3jTP7gCRau5lbls6iHPsFq2srs

[@CupCakesCreations]

Thank you! 😊

[@Chaotic313]

So happy I found your channel! I'm a portrait artist who has always ached to paint skies. Can't wait to try one based on your teaching. Also, my cat looks just like yours and is named Newt, if I heard correctly, which was my dad's name. I think it's a sign, lol. Can't wait to watch more! 🙂

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Yes, Newt. That's amazing!

[@gaildevaney6074]

Very useful info. Just curious to know if your paintings are priced according to the number of cat hairs in them.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I try to keep the cat hair count low. 😉

[@ZeppelinGraphics]

wonderful!

[@panosdimi4713]

A quick question for the shadow what colour you use thank you for the guide ❤😊

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Typically I use LUKAS Cassel Earth and Ultramarine Blue (and a bit of white).

[@panosdimi4713]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio thank you your painting is photorealistic

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@cosmicfxx]

So awesome. Could you please list the colors you used for the clouds, including what type of white ... titanium?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks! Yes, titanium white. Also, cadmium yellow deep, ultramarine blue, cassel earth, and transparent earth red and/or some earth color.

[@jaimehernandelgadoquintero4539]

Gracias gran maestro

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@pablofernandez7772]

Gorgeous

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@Handotr]

I’m enjoying your videos.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I appreciate that!

[@mikelang3372]

You need to put oil paint in description !!

[@apachukhu6010]

Beautiful

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@jaimehernandelgadoquintero4539]

Gracias maestro desde bogota Colombia

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@sherilegacy8870]

What medium do you use?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I use Liquin throughout. 👍

[@sherilegacy8870]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio do you have to follow the fat over lean rule with Liquin? I have used it before, but I have gotten mixed responses to that question..

[@piotrkaniewski5686]

Do you have your maulstick mounted to the ceiling?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Close! I have a "spar" across the top of my big easel that I can hook my big mahl sticks onto. You can see it in this video, about halfway through: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-kfWinl8SIgLM

[@piotrkaniewski5686]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio Very neat invention! I was thinking of something similar for some time. Now I know what to do. Cheers!

[@aaronakers3095]

Are you using oils or acrylics?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Oils!

[@aaronakers3095]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio awesome!! Thank you. Great work.

[@Yorkie285]

You certainly have a gift.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@regardingsilence]

Painting with a purring cat on the lap - perfection.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Yes!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hmmmm just super Layne. Love the assistant too. Is it a painters thing to have a feline companion in the studio. Its not just use tqo either. Most of my artist friends have cats too. Looking forward to seeing the next stages - Paul 😃😃😎😎

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks Paul!

[@PS-pn9rd]

Nice work. He's not watching you paint, he's only in it for a warm spot to chill and get a massage

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Very true! LOL

[@blancasalamanca1241]

❤❤❤😮

[@anjou6497]

Your paintings are wonderful. Clouds are vapour, changing forever, all the time making new shapes and colours. Not easy to capture. 💨🩵

[@anonymousano3430]

What is the colour of the clouds - not their hilights ? !

[@Kathleen-dn6mz]

I tried to get your classes but it didn't work. Hopefully you can get a user friendly way to sign up for your classes

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Hi Kathleen - which class did you try to enroll in (layne-johnson-studio.teachable.com)? Or were you trying to register for the free workshop (laynejohnson.com/workshop)? We have thousands of students and typically it's very easy to enroll. In either case, please email [e-mail] and we'll be happy to help you out. Thanks!

[@mynameisjustj]

Noot!!!

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😄

[@Maliika-Art1979]

🥰🥰🌹🌹🌹

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🙏

[@brucekilstein1819]

Is it me or did you skip from the sky to sky holes without showing the base value for the clouds in a cloud painting video?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

A bit, but it's the basically the same value as the sky holes. Unfortunately I had a time limit for this video. You can see more of the base value & color from another painting in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKWkgWl5jMZggcU If you're looking for full step-by-step, check out my online courses. They go into much more detail. laynejohnson.com/classes

[@MargitkaGyapjas]

Lánye,,jonson

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Interesting!

[@renzo6490]

‘how to paint clouds…’ First, get a brush with a Really long handle.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Lol! Yep, unless I'm painting small, I generally prefer long handled brushes.

[@KarenMcCloskey-t9v]

Awesome video- thank you! 🙌🙌

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@LoriAnneHarris]

My respect for you grew even more when you said if you’re gonna paint clouds, you have to use a Filbert

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Yes! Clouds = Filberts!